What it means if you see strange 'swirls and wave' patterns when you close your eyes

Science has explained why we sometimes see these illusions

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What it means if you see strange 'swirls and wave' patterns when you close your eyes

Science has explained why we sometimes see these illusions

What it means if you see strange 'swirls and wave' patterns when you close your eyes

Science has explained why we sometimes see these illusions

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